SC Resumes Bihar SIR Hearing; Aadhaar Added as 12th Accepted Document | LIVE

### Quick Summary

– the Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Aadhaar as a valid proof during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls in Bihar. It clarified,though,that Aadhaar is not a proof of citizenship.
– Aadhaar was added to an existing list of 11 indicative documents required for inclusion or exclusion on electoral rolls during the revision process.
– On September 9, 2025, following the Supreme Court’s ruling, Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer was instructed by ECI to except Aadhaar as part of SIR verification procedures.
– This decision is significant for poll-bound Bihar and reflects ongoing efforts to ensure accuracy in voter documentation.

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### Indian Opinion Analysis

The Supreme Court’s order and subsequent action by the ECI mark an important progress in strengthening voter identity verification processes. By including Aadhaar among valid documents while explicitly clarifying its non-citizenship status, this move seeks a balance between accessibility and rigor in national election infrastructure.However, concerns may persist about potential misuse or lack of safeguards associated with using personal identification like Aadhaar.

For poll-bound Bihar undergoing intensive revisions, this addition could streamline documentation efforts ahead of elections and address grievances about invalidity or arbitrary exclusion. Yet ensuring thorough vetting processes will be critical to maintain transparency without compromising integrity.

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